Eve Porinchak

Eve Porinchak – Editor

Award-winning Simon and Schuster author. Former lit agent. Polishing manuscripts to perfection for 15+ years. Queries/pitches are my jam!

Overview

Since earning a degree in psychology and biology from UCLA, Eve has spent much of her time in jail—teaching creative writing to incarcerated teens. Her critically acclaimed book, ONE CUT­—a haunting true story with a juvenile justice bent—launched Simon and Schuster’s YA true crime line (which Eve co-created). A former agent with Jill Corcoran Literary (now part of Transatlantic Agency), she speaks at conferences all over the country (SCBWI, Writer's Digest, Writing Day Workshops), and teaches courses at UCLA on all things publishing.


Eve also attended medical school, and has a robust background in social services, so she is quite adept at editing stories involving medicine, healthcare, psychology, foster care, incarceration, human trafficking, and homelessness. A highly collaborative developmental editor, Eve prides herself on whipping manuscripts into submission-ready shape, and has guided countless authors on their paths to publication.


Authors Eve has worked with have landed top agents at Trident Media Group, Writer’s House, Stimola Literary Studio, Transatlantic Agency, The Knight Agency, Andrea Brown Literary Agency, InkWell Management – plus many others – and secured subsequent book deals.


Preferred genres: true crime, thriller, literary and commercial fiction, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, mystery, horror, memoir, narrative nonfiction, self-help/psychology/advice, and children's books (picture books, middle grade, young adult)

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs True Crime
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction Middle Grade Mystery & Crime Thriller & Suspense Young Adult
Languages
English (CAN) English (UK) English (US)
Awards
  • In the Margins Book Award
Certifications
  • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
  • Medical School Background

Work experience

Self-employed

Jul, 2019 — Present

My services include: Narrative Assessments, Developmental Editing, and Line/Copy Editing on both children's books, and adult projects. Highly collaborative, I chat with authors via email, phone, or Zoom, as needed, throughout the process. As a Simon and Schuster author, and former literary agent, I have a keen eye for revising plot beats, fleshing out character, refining voice and dialogue, and crafting compelling and immersive narrative. Query letters, one-page synopses, pitches, and loglines are also my jam! I teach masterclasses at UCLA on creating pitch packages (pitch, query, synopsis), and how to land an agent. I'm a one-stop shop for revising manuscripts, and guiding authors on their paths to publication.

University of California (UCLA and UCSD)

Oct, 2017 — Present

Create curriculum and teach multiple courses and seminars on writing and publishing, including: Navigating the Children’s Book Market; Becoming a Literary Agent; Literary Agent Query Prep Masterclass (Including writing query letters, pitches, and synopses)

Simon and Schuster/Simon Pulse

Sep, 2015 — Present

Co-created, wrote proposals for, and edited books for Simon and Schuster teen true crime line, called SIMON TRUE. Wrote the critically acclaimed, and award-winning, ONE CUT, a haunting true story with a juvenile justice bent, which launched Simon True in 2017. One Cut consistently lands on reading lists for high school and college criminal justice and juvenile justice courses, and is avalible in county jail and state prison libraries across the country.

Jill Corcoran Literary Agency (Now part of Transatlantic Agency)

Apr, 2012 — Dec, 2018 (over 6 years)

Represented authors and sold books to Big 5 publishing houses, crafted full nonfiction proposals, created pitches, edited manuscripts (specializing in children's, teen, and select adult projects involving social justice issues), negotiated contracts, book-to-film deals, served as keynote speaker, panelist, and workshop instructor for local and national writing events.

Portfolio

One Cut (Simon True)

Porinchak, Eve

The Curse of Maiden Scars

Croft, Nicolette

Historium Press

At the Seams

Kripke, Pamela Gwyn

Open Books

Head Fake

Gordon, Scott

Maxwell Street Books

When the Waters Take Us: A Novel

Willstrop, Beth Ann

Basking Turtle Publishing

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Thriving In A Public School

Levie, Allen

Independently published

Made with Reedsy
Anamcara Bridge

Elliott, Andrew

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Unearthed

Makarova, Emma

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Surrection

Martin, Will

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59 Hours (Simon True)

Kovatch, Johnny

Developmental Editing

Eve has 77 reviews

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Richard E.

Richard E.

Jul, 2023

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For a first-time author, selecting an editor presents a daunting task. I considered dozens of potential Reedsy editors, and eventually chose Eve P.--one of the best decisions I've ever made. Eve is the author of ONE CUT, a fascinating true crime story about a California homicide case. Eve was the perfect choice to edit my true crime memoir. She provided much needed guidance, both developmental...
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Chris B.

Chris B.

May, 2023

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Honestly I feel I got WAY more than my money's worth from Eve. There's no way my book would have achieved the quality it has without her. Working with her was like a master class in writing but tailored exactly to MY work. Her energy and enthusiasm are a bonus.
Paul B.

Paul B.

Sep, 2022

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We've all hired a contractor or professional "whatever" at some point in our lives. A plumber, a drywall guy, a dentist, etc. Often these professionals become a financial crapshoot. I'm pleased to say that hiring Eve as a developmental editor may have been the best money I've ever spent. Her dedication and talent are priceless for anyone looking for an objective and thoughtful critique of t...
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Eve P.
Thank you, Paul. What a lovely message. Your manuscript was a joy to work on, and what a wild ride! I just hope you write more books...your storytelling abilities and humor are stellar. If not, you...
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Dennison S.

Dennison S.

Nov, 2024

It took me around 6 months to write my novel and another 6 months of agonizing over my query letter and synopsis. I used internet forums the entire time and kept receiving conflicting advice. Eve provided the personalized support I needed to get me back on track. It has been a huge relief mentally as well as practically. Had I not reached out I would not have seen the errors in my pitch that ha...
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Scott S.

Scott S.

Oct, 2024

The collaboration with Eve provided the revisions and edits necessary to complete my manuscript and submit it to literary agents. She was well-versed in what publishers are looking for and precise in her edits and comments. A thorough professional. I would recommend Eve and will work with her again.

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